Scanned print, 1200 DPI, online JPG saved at 72 DPI 1000 pixels on long edge with a MicroTek ScanMaker 9800XL. Scan is full frame of print. No correction of film errors. Slight sharpness and contrast adjustments.

Copyright

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Coverage

Indiana-Jefferson County-Madison

Source

Madison-Jefferson County Public Library

Identifier

"Lemen1058-stmichaelschool"

Notes

Eastman-Kodak Brownie Camera No. 2C model A, with No. 130 film. Image scanned from prints created by Harry Lemen. Addtional information: While the Catholic Church had maintained various schools for its children from almost the beginning in Madison, these had been schools mostly of tenuous positions, depending on availability of teachers, resources and facilities. In 1905 came the first firm and stable school for St. Michael's Parish. According to "St. Michael's Church, Madison, Indiana" the school was opened on October 16, 1905, by Rev. Charles F. Walsh, Pastor. The Sisters of St. Benedict were the first teachers. In 1954 St. Michael's and St. Mary's Schools were consolidated as St. Michael's, though both schools were still utilized. The first high school, Shawe Memorial, was established in 1952. The Ursuline Sisters began classes in the St. Michael's building and this continued for two years until the high school building was completed. In 1966 the new Pope John XXIII Elementary School was under construction and with its completion the old St. Michael's fell silent. In 1979 it was demolished. Sources: Madison Courier; Historic Files; "St. Michael's Church, 1817-1937"